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Distafano Family History

Distafano Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Di Stefano, Di Taranto, Staiano, Stefano, De Stefano, Ristaino

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Where is the Distafano family from?

You can see how Distafano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Distafano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Distafano families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Distafano's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Distafano families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Distafano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Distafano census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Distafano. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 33 military records available for the last name Distafano. For the veterans among your Distafano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Distafano lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Distafano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Distafano in 1963 was 51, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Distafano ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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